JASON SAFFER, M.A.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Berkeley Office
510/527-2100
As Co-Director of the Center for Creative Growth and one of the Center's senior therapists, Jason brings to his work more than 20 years experience as a therapist and counselor. Licensed as a therapist in California since 1976, and a member of the Center's staff since 1986, Jason provides expert and professional counseling with a specialty in these areas:

To read what Jason's therapy clients say about him and what they got out of therapy with him, please click here.

What Jason Says About Being A Therapist:

"It is a total privilege for me to work with people as their therapist. To share in people's lives in this way, and to assist them to heal old wounds and create new lives, is a gift for both of us. I know from my own life experience and from working with countless others, that we have the capacity to change and grow, to resolve and heal the issues that haunt us."

A Demonstrated Record of Professional Excellence:

Trained by the John Bradshaw Center in state-of-the-art counseling methods pioneered and popularized by John Bradshaw.

Ongoing training in today's most effective and innovative therapy methods including Psychodrama, Hakomi method, Contextual Therapy, Group Therapy for Adult Children of Alcoholics, Self-Acceptance Training, and others.

California-licensed therapist since 1976.

Author, Organizational Consultant, TV Host, and Recognized Expert:

  • Published in professional journals and popular newspapers and magazines.

  • Appeared as mental health and recovery expert on national and San Francisco Bay Area television news and radio shows.

  • Created and hosted cable-TV series, "The Community Health Connection," a series of 10 half-hour episodes to promote community mental health and well-being.

  • Editor, Journal for Psychological and Spiritual Integration (1991-96)
     


Jason's December 2003 Guest Appearance
 on National Public Radio

Jason Saffer, Co-Director of the Center for Creative Growth, appeared as a guest expert on National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” radio broadcast on December 17, 2003. The topic of that day’s program was on “ Family Secrets.” In this broadcast, the host of “Talk of the Nation,” Neal Conan and guests talked about the power of secrets: how families mask them, which are best kept as secrets, and which are better to be acknowledged.  

During the 20 minutes that Jason appeared on the broadcast, he shared his perspective on the potentially damaging and shaming effects of family secrets and he responded to questions from callers from around the country. Many people who heard this broadcast have told us that they found it extremely helpful in dealing with the negative effects of family secrets in their own lives. They found the callers’ questions and Jason’s responses and comments useful, relevant, and illuminating. 

 Fortunately, National Public Radio makes available on its website the full audio of this broadcast for those who might be interested in listening to this timely subject. If you’re interested in hearing this “Talk of the Nation” broadcast on the topic of “Family Secrets,” please click on this link which will repeat the broadcast via your computer.

 

Education and Professional Affiliation:

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Sonoma State University, 1975

Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
 

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